Deputy Director, Technology

Technology Transformation Service • Washington, DC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Director, Technology (DD-Tech) is in the Office of the Deputy Commissioner/Director, Technology Transformation Services (TTS), whose mission is to design and deliver a digital government with and for the American public. TTS works with government partners to modernize service delivery and uses technology to help agencies provide more accessible, efficient, and effective services, while also helping them save time and money through shared services, modern application platforms, processes, and software solutions.

The DD-Tech leads TTS’s digital technology products, programs, and architecture, setting strategic direction, key performance indicators, and an execution roadmap. The role guides the use and development of TTS-wide technical standards, cross-leverages government capabilities, and promotes cost-efficient solutions in the interest of taxpayers. As the organization’s technical leader, the DD-Tech aligns and modernizes current and future government-wide shared products to securely improve the public’s ability to receive services, access government resources and information, and do business with the government.

The DD-Tech leads the management and improvement of TTS technical practices, security, and management controls, and develops integrated solutions involving technology, processes, and/or policy. The position also provides technical advice on policies, plans, and practices that may affect digital technology solutions government-wide. It engages with senior and executive stakeholders, including Congressional committees, the Office of Management and Budget, other federal agencies, and industry leaders, to represent TTS, build strategic partnerships, and negotiate complex interagency issues.

This is a critical sensitive national security position requiring a favorable background investigation and Top Secret clearance before appointment, unless a pre-appointment waiver is approved. The position is subject to random drug screening. The selectee must complete applicable federal employment, selective service, SES qualification approval, probationary, and financial disclosure requirements.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Demonstrated senior-level experience leading medium- to large-scale digital products and programs.
• Demonstrated executive-level experience managing the performance and operation of a medium- to large digital technology organization of 100 or more FTEs.
• Must demonstrate the listed Executive Core Qualifications: commitment to the rule of law and principles of the American founding; driving efficiency; merit and competence; leading people; and achieving results.
• Submit an online resume not exceeding two pages by the closing date; the resume must demonstrate the mandatory technical competencies and Executive Core Qualifications.
• Appointment requires a favorable background investigation and Top Secret national security clearance, unless a pre-appointment waiver is approved.
• The position is subject to random drug screening; a tentatively selected candidate may be required to pass a pre-appointment urinalysis.
• A tentatively selected candidate must submit a Declaration for Federal Employment.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a certification statement confirming selective service status.
• For an initial SES appointment, executive qualifications must be approved by the Office of Personnel Management before appointment.
• A selectee must serve a one-year SES probationary period unless they have already successfully completed one.
• A selectee must file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) upon appointment.

Responsibilities

• Lead TTS’s digital technology products, programs, and architecture.
• Set the organization’s strategic direction, key performance indicators, and execution roadmap.
• Prioritize the use and development of TTS-wide technical standards and cross-leverage other government capabilities.
• Ensure technology solutions are cost-efficient and in the best interest of taxpayer dollars.
• Align, modernize, and stand up current and future government-wide shared products that securely improve public access to services, government resources and information, and government business services.
• Lead the overall management and improvement of TTS technical practices, security, and management controls.
• Develop integrated solutions involving technology, processes, and/or policy.
• Provide technical advice and consultation in developing policies, plans, and practices related to digital technology solutions that may have government-wide impact.
• Engage with senior and executive stakeholders, represent TTS’s interests, develop and maintain strategic partnerships, and negotiate complex interagency issues.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed